I just got engaged two weeks ago, I don't know if we should have the engagement party in a catering hall or?

Question

a resturant? any ideas on what would be a better place to book?

Answer 1

It really depends on how many people you plan on inviting and your budget.  If its a small group then go to your favorite restaurant.  If its going to be a large group you may have to rent a banquet hall.

Answer 2

I would say a restaurant.  Look around your area for a restaurant that has a large side room or private party area, or even just allows large party reservations, for you and your guests.  You've spent a lot of time and money on the actual wedding reception, so no one will mind going to a restaurant for your dinner. Plus, if you choose a favorite restaurant of you and your fiance, then it adds a personal flair to the occasion.

Answer 3

Restaurant or at home, a hall is too formal.

Answer 4

first off congrats. i also got engaged 2 weeks ago. we are having party in a rec hall. why not. it's cheap have family members bright a covered dish. get a dj and 2 barrels of beer and 10 bottles of captain morgan!

Answer 5

The catering hall would be ideal for a larger party.

The restaurant would be ideal for less than 75 people or less.

I think you will be happier with either.

http://www.theknot.com is a great website for engagements and weddings. You can possibly find sources to figure out exactly what you want!

Congrats on the engagement!

Answer 6

Restaurant, catering halls  tend to give you less choices of not as well made food and they can be more expensive. The only way I would say to go with the catering hall is if you have 100+ people (which I would think you wouldn't).  

Answer 7

restaurant

Answer 8

All depends on how the two of you are and your friends and family... as in if yur family and friends are the type to "throw down" prob a party hall or catering hall, if it's more calm and relaxed id say a resteraunt.

Answer 9

Depends on how many people you invite. If you have a few hundred guests, a catering hall will be perfect. If you have a dozen or so, a restaurant is fine.

Answer 10

were ever you want. think of the expense, and how many people you will be inviting. You can even do a BBQ in the back yard if it is big enough. I did mine in a small hall and my parent provided all the food and sweets. Plus Back yard BBQ are more special and intimate. and cheaper!

Answer 11

red lobster,go to a restaurant not a hall for that.get a hall for the wedding party.